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Countering a False View of God's Sovereignty
Contrary to the hyper-Calvinist view...
From man's limited perspective, saving faith is a free choice that is often conceived through a natural metamorphosis; from God's perfect perspective, saving faith is His irresistible decree that is generated by His supernatural power. God works seamlessly with the human will so as not to force people to ( Read more... ) -
Awesome Song
I LOVE this song! Check out "Healer of My Heart." (Click on the song title in the list of songs.)
(Don't get hung up on the "Savior of the world" line if you're a Calvinist. Just think of John 3:16.) -
Joy and Glory
Where is passion for the glory of God? Have you seen the flower in full bloom and wondered at the glory of God? Have you seen the stars in the night sky, suns immeasurably large, gleaming from an unfathomable distance, and been awed by the magnificence of a God still greater? Have you been consumed with humility and joy and wonder at beholding ( Read more... ) -
Bunch of Little Quotes
Here are some little saying that Charity wanted me to post...
The hearty acknowledgment of God’s goodness in giving us gifts enhances our enjoyment in those gifts, making the enjoyment an act of worship and an overflow of appreciation for the Giver.
Enjoyment of God’s gifts is not just a good thing: it is an expression of gratitude to the Giver of ( Read more... ) -
What Made Me Grieved
Maybe I’m not one to speak, because I’ve shown my share of disrespect in my life… *sigh*... but, I’m tired and grieved at disrespect and prideful disagreement. I’m sick of it in my own heart! I’m ashamed of times I’ve been disrespectful of other godly people and their beliefs. How much godly, holy, loving, and humble acceptance we should have of ( Read more... ) -
Test...
I feel loved when...
The Five Love Languages
My Primary Love Language is Physical Touch
My Detailed Results:Physical Touch: 11Quality Time: 8Acts of Service: 5Words of Affirmation: 5Receiving Gifts: 1About this quiz
Unhappiness in relationships is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. It can be helpful to know what language ( Read more... ) -
Important Question to Consider
So, the question of the year is here for you to ponder for the years to come:
If we feel that something is acceptable to do but cannot discern what the Bible teaches regarding it through its principles and teachings and patterns and precepts, are we at liberty to do it?
Relevant to this question, consider Romans 14:23, "But, the one doubting, if he ( Read more... ) -
. . . Charity . . .
So, yes, I’m actually writing a post after many eons of silence. I know some of you have nudged me in the past, but I’m afraid my free time has been fully occupied with a certain someone these days. =)
For those who have been totally out of touch with my life, I’ve been courting the beautiful woman of my dreams for the last seven months or so. ( Read more... ) -
Lessons
Here’re some scattered thoughts that have been on my mind that I thought I should share.
Have you ever felt like you’re spiritually just scratching the surface? Like you’ve experienced a mist and you ignorantly wonder what a downpour is like? I have. There’s so much more to learn from the heart! There’s so much more ( Read more... ) -
Dreams and Donuts and Time
Dream
Often I don’t remember my dreams at all, but this morning I did. I was trying to sing Edelweiss, for some reason that I’m not sure, and ended up messing up the words some. At the end of the song Julie Andrews’ operatic voice joined in, but I tried to match it with my own (imagined) Pavarotti voice: “...Bless my homeland forever ( Read more... )